Qin Kou'er smiled slightly and turned to look at Lan Xiuyuan, "Is the prince suggesting the more ingenious method of stealing? Is the prince joking with Kou'er? Tell me, you are the crown prince's own brother, have you ever stolen anything from the crown prince over the years?"
This time, Lan Xiuyuan remained silent.
Qin Kou'er nodded knowingly, "Although the Crown Prince seems arrogant and rude, he is incredibly intelligent, unparalleled in the world. Even a prince as wise as him cannot steal what is in his possession, let alone someone like Kou'er with such a lowly status!"
This time, Lan Xiuyuan actually acknowledged Qin Kou'er's statement.
Lan Linxue is so cunning, he's like a monkey. Don't even think about stealing his things; if you even have a thought of him, he'll come after you and skin you alive.
"But aren't you afraid that the Crown Prince will find out that you did this? I think the Crown Prince may already be suspicious, otherwise why would he not eat or drink for three days for no reason?"
Qin Kou'er showed no panic and nodded, "The Crown Prince does have some suspicions, but as long as Kou'er doesn't admit it, the Crown Prince can't force Kou'er to admit it casually!"
Lan Xiuyuan gave a cold laugh at this moment, "Didn't the Crown Prince check your arm? Seeing the injury on your body, can't the Crown Prince confirm that it is you? Miss Qin's explanation is really far-fetched."
Qin Kou'er turned her head to look at Lan Xiuyuan, a glint of cunning and slyness flashing in her eyes. She asked with a soft laugh, "Injury? Where is Kou'er injured? Oh! Is this where the prince is referring to—"
As she spoke, Qin Kou'er suddenly rolled up her sleeves, revealing her fair and delicate arms to Lan Xiuyuan.
Lan Xiuyuan glanced down at it and was immediately shocked.
Her translucent skin was as white and smooth as snow, without a single scratch. Even Lan Xiuyuan, with his vast experience and knowledge, was momentarily stunned.
Just then, the flower bushes in the distance swayed slightly without warning.
Qin Kou'er sensed it immediately, but she didn't even glance at it. Instead, she smiled and lowered her sleeve.
Only then did Lan Xiuyuan conceal the shock in his eyes, and looking at Qin Kou'er with some amazement, he said, "Miss Qin is indeed extraordinary. She does things so flawlessly. It has truly broadened my horizons!"
Qin Kou'er lowered her head slightly, "These are all trivial skills, mere tricks of the martial arts world, not worthy of the attention of you princes!"
Qin Kou'er had long known that Lan Xiuyuan would never easily believe her words, and that he would definitely find every loophole to interrogate her. Therefore, after Lan Linxue had a fight and broke up with her that night, she immediately found someone to treat and prepare her skin, covering all the wounds with human skin. After three days of treatment and healing, there was no trace of treatment at all.
Such secret martial arts techniques were something that even seasoned martial artists, let alone Lan Xiuyuan, had never heard of.
However, in Lan Xiuyuan's eyes, Qin Kou'er's weight immediately changed; this woman had become quite extraordinary and of great importance.
"Faced with someone like Miss Qin, let alone the Crown Prince, even the Emperor would probably have to look at her with new respect!"
Lan Xiuyuan sighed softly, somewhat wistfully.
Qin Kou'er quickly lowered her head modestly, "Your Highness, please don't say that. Kou'er is just a roughneck from the martial world, young and ignorant. If I weren't truly at my wit's end, I would never have dared to presume to teach you princes such a thing!"
Lan Xiuyuan shook his head, but asked in an even softer voice, "Are you sure that ledger is on the Crown Prince?"
"uncertain!"
Qin Kou'er said very frankly, then she raised her head and stared intently at Lan Xiuyuan: "Until I have seen that ledger, I cannot be sure about this matter!"
Lan Xiuyuan nodded, then asked, "Were you there the day the Third Prince had his accident?"
"yes!"
"So what exactly happened?"
"It is true that the Third Prince lost the bet that day and wanted to send someone to assassinate the Crown Prince! This is absolutely true!"
As she spoke, Qin Kou'er recounted some of what had happened that day to Lan Xiuyuan.
"You mean the Crown Prince took the seal of Marquis Wuling?"
Although Lan Xiuyuan already knew the general outline of what happened that day, hearing Qin Kou'er recount it again still deeply moved him. His expression gradually became serious.
"Yes! The Third Prince lost the Martial Spirit Marquis Seal, which is why he was so enraged and decided to assassinate the Crown Prince! It's just a pity that he failed in the end and instead lost an arm to the Crown Prince!"
Lan Xiuyuan couldn't help but let out a long sigh, slowly walked to the fence, and gripped the railing tightly with both hands.
"Third Brother's temper is far too impulsive. How could he possibly be a match for the Crown Prince when he's in such a panic! Alas, it's such a pity about that Marquis of Wuling's seal!"
At this moment, Qin Kou'er was glancing at the flower bushes that had just swayed in the distance when she noticed that the leaves of the bushes were swaying slightly in their direction, indicating that someone was quietly moving towards them from inside.
"As for whether the Third Prince ultimately made a deal with the Crown Prince and handed over the account books, that remains unknown! But from what I've heard, it's still quite possible! That's why Kou'er risked everything to test the Crown Prince. She just didn't expect Brother Feifan to have also received the news and acted prematurely. Fortunately, nothing bad happened that night; otherwise, it would have been a real loss!"
While talking to Lan Xiuyuan, Qin Kou'er turned her back slightly and stood behind him, secretly taking out a piece of silver from her sleeve. She then flew silently and swiftly towards the flower bushes.
With a soft "plop," it hit someone on the head.
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